Thanks to all those who came round last night for the Moon day pot luck. It was a bit last minute but there was a good turn out with 7 of us packed into my little studio flat.
The culinary highlight (besides the chocolate) was definitely Shari’s very tasty quesadillas. I was a bit zoned out as I’d just had an extraordinary 2 hour Thai Yoga Massage from Adriane which was awesome. Highly recommended!
It was nice to get to know my fellow Ashtangi’s a little better and Doug made an excellent suggestion of extending invitations to non-yogi’s too which will keep things interesting.
If you didn’t get an invite I probably don’t have your number or just forgot. So if you couldn’t make it and would like to come along some time then let me know your mobile number so I can send out a text.
Happy moon day!
Guy
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Here is a link to an article which a friend sent me from ashtanga.com on gender differences, strength and flexibility …. I found it interesting as I sometimes struggle with the whole strength thing! … enjoy
http://www.ashtanga.com/html/macgregor2.html
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Over the last 6 months everything has changed. I’ve injured my back, ended a relationship, moved office and finally moved home. So I’ve not done much posting on the website for a while.
2 weeks ago I committed to practicing 5 days a week. Fortunately there was a moon day on the first week ; )
I’ll be writing regularly (now that things are a bit more settled) about how I find the Mysore practice over the coming months.
Today I’m off to Chris Swain’s workshop on the spine which I’m looking forward to. I’ll be taking some pictures so check out the gallery later in the week - You might even see yourself!
It’s good to be back!
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Over the next few weeks I’ll be moving home.
I’m faced with having to box all my possessions. This presents another opportunity for me to consider my relationship with my stuff. Moving is hard work and it makes sense to shed stuff I don’t need. Which brings me neatly to my record collection. I’ve spent years collecting records. I’ve not bought any for a few years now and I don’t actually play them anymore.
Records are deceptively heavy to move. So why keep a thousand records I don’t listen to? Especially if I have to pack them into boxes, load them into a van and then carry them up 4 flights of stairs to a new flat. Time to start listening to some of those records before I move.
In the last 2 months everything has changed - my practice, my relationship, my work space and now my living space. It’s been an incredibly tough time but somehow I don’t feel weakened by it. I don’t think I’ve given up on anything, but I don’t feel like I’ve had much control over things. Which reminds me of a rather charming proverb that always makes me smile: “If you’re not enjoying the ride then let go of the tiger’s tail.”
So what are you holding onto? Does it serve you well?
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The Ashtanga primary series also known as Yoga Chikitsa or Yoga Therapy realigns the spine, detoxifies the body, builds strength, flexibility and stamina.
I wander if this fine soap will help my practice?
: )
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